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Napanee Tree-of-Life Merchant Jug
Estimate:
CA$800 - CA$1,000
Sold
CA$2,500
Live Auction
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Size
10.25" x 6.75" Dia. (base).
Category
Description
A scarce one-gallon merchant stoneware jug made for W. Miller, Napanee, with a well-executed Tree-of-Life decoration made at the Skinner/Picton pottery. In the mid-1850s William Miller established his dry goods, groceries and liquors mercantile on Dundas Street in Napanee, eventually closing shop in 1871. Miller also served as a village councillor during the mid-1860s. Circa 1860. Stamped, "W. Miller / General Dealer / In Dry Goods Groceries / & Liquors . Napanee / 1" (Liquors is misspelled).
Condition
Excellent condition. A small amount of dried contents along the top edge of the spout. Very minor 1/2" in-manufacture chip along the base edge, left side.
